Note: Celebration plans are subject to change, especially fireworks displays (many communities around the state have already canceled fireworks over drought concerns and fire risk). Be sure to check websites for the most up-to-date information.

Independence Eve Celebration in Civic Center

Evening: The 4th annual celebration will feature a free concert by the Colorado Symphony, an innovative light show on the City and County building and a fireworks finale. Bring a picnic, plenty of park seating available. July 3, 8 p.m. Free. Civic Center Park at Broadway and Colfax, civiccenterconservancy.org

Day/evening: Watch the Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers during a three-game series, July 2-4. Fireworks following the July 3 and 4 games, see website for tickets prices. Coors Field Stadium at 2001 Blake St., 303-292-0200, colorado.rockies.mlb.com/

Commerce City 4th Fest with the Colorado Rapids

Evening: Community festival, a 7:30 p.m. match between the Rapids and New York Red Bulls, and a fireworks display. 4thFest Family Activity Zone is free, ticket prices for the game vary. 5 p.m. Dick's Sporting Goods Park 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. coloradorapids.com/4thfestcolorado

Celebrate with the Outlaws at Mile High Sports Authority Field

Evening: Watch Denver's professional lacrosse team the Outlaws versus the New York Lizards. After the game, fireworks and a pyrotechnics show. Ticket prices vary. 7 p.m., Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St., 720-258-3000, denveroutlaws.com

Park Hill 4th of July Parade

Day: The Denver Fire Department kicks things off at 1:30 p.m. with two engines. The Red Sax Trio plays music, the Platinum Divas cheer squad brings the spirit, and the Cupcake Truck and Pie Truck bring the sweets. Route runs down 23rd Ave. from Dexter to Krameria. Info: parkhillparade.com

Day: Bike decorating, face painting, balloon art, a fire truck and bagpipers at this event, which kicks off at 9 a.m. on the east side of Cheesman Park in Denver. cheesmanparkadvocacygroup.wordpress.com/

Day/evening: There will be field games, entertainment, food and children's activities during the day and fireworks after dark. 4-10 p.m. Free. Belleview, Cornerstone and Progress Parks located near the intersection of Belleview Ave. and Windermere St., Englewood, 303-795-3720, englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/4th-of-july-festivities

Day, evening: Festivities kick off at 6:30 a.m. with a Boy Scout pancake breakfast. Throughout the day there'll be a bkae sale, parades, a car show, live music and more. northglenn.org/july4th/

Fort Collins Independence Day Celebration

Day/evening: Parade in Downtown Ft. Collins and at the Firecracker 5k Race during the day,with live music and fireworks in City Park during the evening. Free. Check web site for times and locations. Downtown Fort Collins and City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St., fcgov.com/july4th/

Day: Includes a parade, flag giveaways, speeches, debates, period games, a piñata break and cannon firings (conditions permitting) to show how the holiday was observed at an isolated trading post on the plains, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, located eight miles east of La Junta or 13 miles west of Las Animas on Colorado Highway 194, 719-383-5010, nps.gov/beol

Elbert County Museum's Pioneer Fourth

Day: Games, local crafters, live music, pie baking contest and more for all ages, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiowa, ourjourney.info

July 4th in Georgetown

Day/Evening: Festivities include a 5K Fun Run and Stroll at 8 a.m., a parade at 11 a.m., barbecue in City Park at noon, Bucket Brigade Races at 2 p.m. downtown, fireworks at dusk (conditions permitting). Proceeds benefit various local nonprofits. Georgetown, 303-569-2888

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